Shot of News tag:www.ShotOfNews.com,2009-04-04://1 2012-01-18T03:04:07Z Online Culture, High Tech, and Online Business News Briefs Movable Type Pro 4.361 [Preschool & Kindergarten Resources] Preschool Resources for February tag:www.ShotOfNews.com,2012://1.387 2012-01-18T03:02:27Z 2012-01-18T03:04:07Z Preschoolers LOVE to talk about love, and there is no better time to discuss it than in February. Your preschooler will get great cutting experience while making homemade Valentines. Your preschooler will adore delivering these sweet remembrances to the mailman, the neighbor, Mommy and Daddy, siblings, teachers and maybe even a bus driver! Try printable iron-on fabrics for your Valentine's Day cards or other nostalgic gifts for the grandparents. February is all about love, so love every minute with your tiny sweetheart.... Barbara Feldman http://mth.thisistrue.com/cgi-bin/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=11 Preschoolers LOVE to talk about love, and there is no better time to discuss it than in February. Your preschooler will get great cutting experience while making homemade Valentines. Your preschooler will adore delivering these sweet remembrances to the mailman, the neighbor, Mommy and Daddy, siblings, teachers and maybe even a bus driver! Try printable iron-on fabrics for your Valentine's Day cards or other nostalgic gifts for the grandparents. February is all about love, so love every minute with your tiny sweetheart.

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Have a wonderful month full of love and hugs and friendship; see you on the 'Net!


]]> [Holiday Fun] February Holiday Fun tag:www.ShotOfNews.com,2012://1.386 2012-01-18T02:49:25Z 2012-01-18T02:51:11Z There's something fun to celebrate in every month, and of course in February, we all are thinking about the same thing. Clearance sales! Or maybe not... Valentine's Day is a great day to celebrate all of the people in your life that you love, not just your significant other. Remember making Valentines in grade school and putting them in the homemade mailboxes made out of shoeboxes and crepe paper? It's fun to bring back those fun memories and share them with others. Don't miss out on our most recent addition to the ValentinesDayFun website: Printable Valentines! Break out the glitter... Barbara Feldman http://mth.thisistrue.com/cgi-bin/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=11 There's something fun to celebrate in every month, and of course in February, we all are thinking about the same thing. Clearance sales! Or maybe not... Valentine's Day is a great day to celebrate all of the people in your life that you love, not just your significant other. Remember making Valentines in grade school and putting them in the homemade mailboxes made out of shoeboxes and crepe paper? It's fun to bring back those fun memories and share them with others. Don't miss out on our most recent addition to the ValentinesDayFun website: Printable Valentines! Break out the glitter and glue, some butcher paper and a shoebox and make a great mailbox to put your Valentines in. You'll be glad you did!

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February To Do List


More Fun Activities



Getting Down to Business



Have a great February filled with lots of love!

]]> [Preschool & Kindergarten Resources] January Fun tag:www.ShotOfNews.com,2012://1.385 2012-01-18T02:22:28Z 2012-01-18T02:23:59Z Your little one is a whole year older now. What plans do you have for the coming year? Will she graduate in preschool? Is she getting ready for Kindergarten? Maybe you have a child with special needs; she will get extra time to meet her milestones! A new year means new goals and new dreams. Let us help you start the year with fresh fun and new ideas.... Barbara Feldman http://mth.thisistrue.com/cgi-bin/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=11 Your little one is a whole year older now. What plans do you have for the coming year? Will she graduate in preschool? Is she getting ready for Kindergarten? Maybe you have a child with special needs; she will get extra time to meet her milestones! A new year means new goals and new dreams. Let us help you start the year with fresh fun and new ideas.

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Making Plans



Let's Have a Party!



Whatever you do with your preschooler, have a lot fun, because before you know it, it will be the beginning of yet another year! See you on the 'Net!

]]> [Holiday Fun] January Resources tag:www.ShotOfNews.com,2012://1.384 2012-01-18T02:08:38Z 2012-01-18T02:24:38Z We did it! We made it through 2011, and we're stronger and better for it. Now on to new horizons for 2012. What are your goals? What are your dreams? How can you be realistic but optimistic at the same time? Let's see if we can help. If we look to history, we can often find the answers we're looking for. Some famous figures were grounded in reality, but dared to dream too, such as Paul Revere and Betsy Ross, or even J.R.R. Tolkien. The opening of Ellis Island is a great symbol of people using Hope to drive their... Barbara Feldman http://mth.thisistrue.com/cgi-bin/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=11 We did it! We made it through 2011, and we're stronger and better for it. Now on to new horizons for 2012. What are your goals? What are your dreams? How can you be realistic but optimistic at the same time? Let's see if we can help. If we look to history, we can often find the answers we're looking for. Some famous figures were grounded in reality, but dared to dream too, such as Paul Revere and Betsy Ross, or even J.R.R. Tolkien. The opening of Ellis Island is a great symbol of people using Hope to drive their ambitions and dreams. Read on for more inspiration to fire your goals.

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Wintery Activities to Try



Improve Yourself



Remember, the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step! Let January be that first step you take to making a difference for yourself! See you on the 'Net!

]]> [Preschool & Kindergarten Resources] December Resources tag:www.ShotOfNews.com,2011://1.381 2011-12-21T00:45:43Z 2011-12-21T00:47:48Z Ho Ho Holy Smokes! It's time for the holidays! Your little one has grown so much this year, and now that her favorite holiday is coming up, she can ask you for the things that mean the most to her. She wants you to read to her, and do crafts, and take photos, and put up decorations, and make fun snacks and tell her about her favorite winter miracle. Below find hints and ideas that will make your together time a wonderful time of the year.... Barbara Feldman http://mth.thisistrue.com/cgi-bin/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=11 Ho Ho Holy Smokes! It's time for the holidays! Your little one has grown so much this year, and now that her favorite holiday is coming up, she can ask you for the things that mean the most to her. She wants you to read to her, and do crafts, and take photos, and put up decorations, and make fun snacks and tell her about her favorite winter miracle. Below find hints and ideas that will make your together time a wonderful time of the year.

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Games to Play

We hope you cherish the special time you get with your preschooler over these magical holidays. See you on the 'Net!


]]> [Holiday Fun] December Holiday Resources tag:www.ShotOfNews.com,2011://1.380 2011-12-21T00:43:25Z 2011-12-21T00:48:13Z There is a chill in the air this month. Unless you're in Antarctica, though, it's probably not too bad yet. Antarctica was formed as a scientific preserve in December of 1959. Winter Solstice, the official beginning of winter, starts on the 21st of this month. Besides the cold, December is also a time of magical holidays. Hanukkah begins on the 20th, and of course, Christmas is the 25th. Hibernate with your family for the holidays by choosing some great indoor activities that keep you warm in spite of the winter's chill.... Barbara Feldman http://mth.thisistrue.com/cgi-bin/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=11 There is a chill in the air this month. Unless you're in Antarctica, though, it's probably not too bad yet. Antarctica was formed as a scientific preserve in December of 1959. Winter Solstice, the official beginning of winter, starts on the 21st of this month. Besides the cold, December is also a time of magical holidays. Hanukkah begins on the 20th, and of course, Christmas is the 25th. Hibernate with your family for the holidays by choosing some great indoor activities that keep you warm in spite of the winter's chill.

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Holiday Fun


Making Winter Special


Have a great holiday and see you on the 'Net!

]]> [Preschool & Kindergarten Resources] November Resources tag:www.ShotOfNews.com,2011://1.379 2011-11-15T18:23:30Z 2011-11-29T18:25:24Z Sit down; take a deep breath. You have four weeks until Thanksgiving! The traditions you start now with your preschooler will stay with her for the rest of her life. How about some great ideas to make Thanksgiving the family holiday you've always dreamed of? We've got crafts, party ideas, recipes, decorating and more.... Barbara Feldman http://mth.thisistrue.com/cgi-bin/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=11 Sit down; take a deep breath. You have four weeks until Thanksgiving! The traditions you start now with your preschooler will stay with her for the rest of her life. How about some great ideas to make Thanksgiving the family holiday you've always dreamed of? We've got crafts, party ideas, recipes, decorating and more.

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Activities for a Young Turkey

Thanksgiving Dinner



Celebration Know How



Now that you have the ideas, you can make it happen. Have fun creating memories with your preschooler that you'll both cherish!

See you on the 'Net!


]]> [Holiday Fun] Resources for November tag:www.ShotOfNews.com,2011://1.376 2011-11-15T17:54:16Z 2011-11-29T17:55:52Z Barbara Feldman http://mth.thisistrue.com/cgi-bin/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=11 November is a month that sparks the imagination. It all starts with November 1st, National Author's Day! November is a great time to curl up with a book, but especially November 9th, National Young Reader's Day. So many wonderful things happened in November throughout history: Marie Curie's birth, 8 million American women voted for the first time, King Tut's tomb was discovered, the Lewis & Clark expedition reached the Pacific, and a number of your favorite authors were born. But none of our luxuries could be enjoyed without the sacrifices of Veterans. Make it a special day for a Veteran in your life on 11/11/11!

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Decorating the House

Dates You Gotta Remember

Let's give thanks for our Veterans, our beginnings, our modern conveniences, and our blessings. See you on the 'Net!


]]> MacMost Produces Video Guide To Lion tag:www.ShotOfNews.com,2011://1.373 2011-10-19T18:42:38Z 2011-10-19T18:44:17Z Mac Users Learn How To Use Lion Though Video Mac App The Video Guide to Lion is a new way to learn how to get the most from your Mac. Instead of a traditional book or a set of tutorials on a DVD, it is an application that can be purchased in the Mac App Store. Targeted at new Mac users, or users who have just upgraded to Lion and are looking to learn about its new features, the Video Guide to Lion is a series of 21 video tutorials that can be watched right on a Mac inside the... Gary Rosenzweig http://mth.thisistrue.com/cgi-bin/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=8 Mac Users Learn How To Use Lion Though Video Mac App
The Video Guide to Lion is a new way to learn how to get the most from your Mac. Instead of a traditional book or a set of tutorials on a DVD, it is an application that can be purchased in the Mac App Store.
Targeted at new Mac users, or users who have just upgraded to Lion and are looking to learn about its new features, the Video Guide to Lion is a series of 21 video tutorials that can be watched right on a Mac inside the application.
It is a product from MacMost, the same web site that features more than 600 tutorials on how to use Macs, iPhones and the iPad. But the videos in the Video Guide to Lion are exclusive to those who buy it.
"I wanted to come out with a way for people to learn Lion, but I didn't want to do another book," said Gary Rosenzweig, the producer of MacMost. "Since all Lion users have the Mac App Store, it seemed to make sense to create a product that could be sold right there."
The more than 2 hours of instruction includes topics like manipulating files, using Finder windows, learning about Mission Control, file sharing, browsing the web, using Mail, and accessing system preferences.
Once a user has purchased the Video Guide to Lion, it will download to their Mac and can be run at any time. They can jump around between the videos, pause them, and resume them later. The videos are all recorded in high definition and show the user exactly what to do while Rosenzweig explains the different features of the Mac.
"Video instruction is the best way for many people to learn," said Rosenzweig. "When you can watch the video right there on your Mac, you can try things out for yourself as the video plays, or pause it to try them."
To get the Video Guide to Lion, Mac users can simply run the Mac App Store from their Dock and then search for it. They can also get a direct link by going to http://macmost.com/video-guide-to-lion.

]]> [Preschool & Kindergarten Resources] October Fun tag:www.ShotOfNews.com,2011://1.378 2011-10-02T17:17:08Z 2011-11-29T18:18:58Z It's true, October is practically sitting in your lap! Did you know that October is Dental Hygiene Month and Computer Learning Month? It's also International Dinosaur Month, among others. See for yourself here. Your preschooler is growing so big. He can hold his own toothbrush, but probably still needs help reaching those back teeth. With all that Halloween candy on the horizon, you're going to want to keep up with his dental health! Your preschooler also can play on the keyboard and probably already has some favorite sites to play on on the Internet. Let's give you some more ideas... Barbara Feldman http://mth.thisistrue.com/cgi-bin/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=11 It's true, October is practically sitting in your lap! Did you know that October is Dental Hygiene Month and Computer Learning Month? It's also International Dinosaur Month, among others. See for yourself here. Your preschooler is growing so big. He can hold his own toothbrush, but probably still needs help reaching those back teeth. With all that Halloween candy on the horizon, you're going to want to keep up with his dental health! Your preschooler also can play on the keyboard and probably already has some favorite sites to play on on the Internet. Let's give you some more ideas for keeping him entertained and learning and growing.

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October Craft Time Activities


Just for Mom and Dad


Have a safe and fun fall...and have a great Halloween! See you on the 'Net!

]]> [Holiday Fun] October Resources tag:www.ShotOfNews.com,2011://1.375 2011-10-02T16:42:22Z 2011-11-29T17:44:32Z October? Yes, October! The turning leaves, the orange and black decor in all the stores, and have you seen the candy? If you're like me, you're simply not ready for it. Here are some ideas to get you going so that Autumn doesn't take you by surprise!... Barbara Feldman http://mth.thisistrue.com/cgi-bin/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=11 October? Yes, October! The turning leaves, the orange and black decor in all the stores, and have you seen the candy? If you're like me, you're simply not ready for it. Here are some ideas to get you going so that Autumn doesn't take you by surprise!

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October Activities

What's Going On in October Besides Halloween?

Whether or not you're ready for cooler temps and falling leaves, it's gonna happen. But on the bright side, we're that much closer to hot chocolate and fireside evenings and family holidays. See you on the 'Net!


]]> [Preschool & Kindergarten Resources] September Resources tag:www.ShotOfNews.com,2011://1.377 2011-09-02T17:12:12Z 2011-11-29T18:14:10Z We can't believe it either. September is here, and maybe you have your little one in a preschool class! Does she pack her bag with excitement, or is she clinging to your leg as you try to leave? Either way, preschoolers love September. Take advantage of cheap crayons and cooler temps. Think Labor Day relaxation, National Play-Doh Day and garden harvests. You and your preschooler can have lots of fun welcoming this, the last quarter of the year. Here comes Autumn!... Barbara Feldman http://mth.thisistrue.com/cgi-bin/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=11 We can't believe it either. September is here, and maybe you have your little one in a preschool class! Does she pack her bag with excitement, or is she clinging to your leg as you try to leave? Either way, preschoolers love September. Take advantage of cheap crayons and cooler temps. Think Labor Day relaxation, National Play-Doh Day and garden harvests. You and your preschooler can have lots of fun welcoming this, the last quarter of the year. Here comes Autumn!

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Whatever you decide to do together, just remember to take photos...the time goes so quickly, and before you know it, your preschooler is getting ready for Kindergarten!

See you on the 'Net!

]]> [Holiday Fun] Resources for September tag:www.ShotOfNews.com,2011://1.374 2011-09-02T16:26:21Z 2011-11-29T17:30:40Z The store ads say it all: crayons for a quarter, folders for a penny, School is back in session! Grab your school supplies and get ready for some great September activities. Labor Day and the Jerry Lewis telethon kick it off to a good start. September is also National Library Card Sign-Up. If you don't already have a library card, go get one! Or maybe your kids are ready for the next level of responsibility. September is full of commemorative dates. Christa McAuliffe's birthday, the publishing of Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and of course, the ten year anniversary of September... Barbara Feldman http://mth.thisistrue.com/cgi-bin/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=11 The store ads say it all: crayons for a quarter, folders for a penny, School is back in session! Grab your school supplies and get ready for some great September activities. Labor Day and the Jerry Lewis telethon kick it off to a good start. September is also National Library Card Sign-Up. If you don't already have a library card, go get one! Or maybe your kids are ready for the next level of responsibility. September is full of commemorative dates. Christa McAuliffe's birthday, the publishing of Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and of course, the ten year anniversary of September 11. The slow days of summer are over, and now it's time to get busy and get learning.

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Stuff to Do with What You Learned

We can't get this summer back, but we can make the most of the coming school year. We hope these articles and activities inspire you to be a better you! See you on the 'Net!

]]> Decompress Tar and Tar.gz Files With New Online Tool tag:www.ShotOfNews.com,2011://1.372 2011-08-16T06:06:57Z 2011-08-16T06:11:38Z Uncompressing tar and tar.gz files is the focus of DecompressTar.com, a new online tool by Savetz Publishing, Inc., home to FreePrintable.net printables and handy sites such as BetterOCR, which offers the ability to convert text and images for free.... Kevin Savetz http://mth.thisistrue.com/cgi-bin/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=4 Uncompressing tar and tar.gz files is the focus of DecompressTar.com, a new online tool by Savetz Publishing, Inc., home to FreePrintable.net printables and handy sites such as BetterOCR, which offers the ability to convert text and images for free.

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To use the free site, simply upload the file you wish to decompress (10 MB max), click the button, and wait a moment for the decompression process to complete. Then, download the uncompressed files one at a time, or together as a ZIP file.

"You don't need to install any software," Savetz said. "It couldn't be easier, and it's free!"

If you wish to decompress a file that is larger than 10 MB, DecompressTar.com can help you do that, too. You can follow the step-by-step instructions on the site to use software on your computer to do the job.

A .tar.gz file is essentially a collection of files stuffed together into a single file. "Tar" is short for "tape archive." Gzip makes the files smaller.

DecompressTar.com is part of Savetz Publishing, Inc., a company devoted to creating useful and informative web sites of interest to consumers and small businesses.

]]> [Preschool & Kindergarten Resources] End of Summer Fun tag:www.ShotOfNews.com,2011://1.371 2011-08-12T23:43:34Z 2011-08-12T23:45:52Z Has your little one caught her first firefly yet? Is she asleep by the time it gets dark, or has she caught a glimpse of a falling star? Summer is all about playing outside and learning through her five senses. She plays in the sand, tastes the sweet popsicles, smells flowers and fresh-cut grass, sees the sun sparkling on the water and hears the bees buzzing in the clover. Here are some more fun things for your preschooler to learn and do while the weather allows. The summer isn't over yet!... Barbara Feldman http://mth.thisistrue.com/cgi-bin/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=11 Has your little one caught her first firefly yet? Is she asleep by the time it gets dark, or has she caught a glimpse of a falling star? Summer is all about playing outside and learning through her five senses. She plays in the sand, tastes the sweet popsicles, smells flowers and fresh-cut grass, sees the sun sparkling on the water and hears the bees buzzing in the clover. Here are some more fun things for your preschooler to learn and do while the weather allows. The summer isn't over yet!

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Get Ready for Kindergarten Month!

Read online books together

Macaroni Animals

Summer File Folder Activity

Summer Activities

Seashell Magnet

Handprint Activities

Bug Coloring Pages

Ocean in a Bottle Craft

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